Chelsea return to action this weekend in the Premier League, with a visit to Old Trafford.

Chelsea play Manchester United away at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, and it’s a huge game for the two sides.

For Chelsea, the Blues will try to move on from the disappointing Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle, while new Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will try to build on the momentum from the 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.

Paul Merson is backing Chelsea to win this game, as he thinks Chelsea’s impressive away form this season will continue on Sunday at United’s backyard. Incidentally, Chelsea have won three of their four league matches away from home so far this campaign.

Paul Merson told Sportskeeda: “I think Chelsea will win this game. I only say that because they’ll play out from the back and the only way they can get beat is if teams get the ball from them high up the pitch by closing them down. I don’t think United will do that up front, they’re just lazy. So I have a feeling that Chelsea can play through them and win the game…

“United went and won 5-2 against Leicester in their cup game. I’m thinking if Ten Hag was still there, Chelsea would be huge favorites in this game. But with Ruud van Nistelrooy in charge now, there will be a change for sure. They still look at bit disjointed though, not what you expect from a proper team. The problem is that United don’t have enough time to work on these things and beat Chelsea this weekend.”

Paul Merson is backing Chelsea to win 3-1.